Ghana Farmer QA
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Parallel English-Ghanaian-language farming Q&A from farmer interviews. Machine-translated; see dataset cards for limitations. • 4 items • Updated
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Why is it important to space my cocoa trees 10 feet by 10 feet apart? | Proper spacing ensures each tree gets enough sunlight, soil nutrients, and airflow. Planting them 10 feet by 10 feet prevents overcrowding, reduces the spread of diseases, and gives cocoa plants room to yield healthy pods. | Field Setup & Layout | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Nukatae wòle be madidi tso nye kakao numiemiewo gbɔ afɔ 10 kple afɔ 10 tso wo nɔewo gbɔ? | Dometsotso nyuitɔ nana numiemie ɖesiaɖe te ŋu xɔa ɣe ƒe keklẽ. nunyiame siwo le anyigba me kple ya ƒe zɔzɔ nyuie Kokoo numiemie siwo ƒe kɔkɔme nye afɔ 10 kple afɔ 10 tsitsi akpe ɖe ŋuwò nàxe mɔ ɖe amewo ƒe agbɔsɔsɔ fũ nu. Eɖea dɔléle ƒe kaka dzi kpɔtɔna eye wònaa teƒe kakao-tiwo be woawɔ aŋgba siwo le lãmesẽ me. |
What is pegging, and why is it done on my farmland before planting? | Pegging involves placing wooden sticks in the ground to mark the exact spots where crops should be planted. It helps keep your farm rows straight and evenly spaced, making weeding, spraying, and harvesting much easier later on. | Field Setup & Layout | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Nukae nye fixation? Eye nukatae wowɔa esia le nye agbledeƒe hafi doa nuku? | Pinning bia be woatsɔ atiwo ade anyigba be woatsɔ ade dzesi teƒe si tututu wòle be woado nukua le. Kpe ɖe ŋuwò nàna wò agbledeƒe ƒe fliwo nanɔ dzɔdzɔe eye woaɖe wo nɔewo ɖa. Esia wɔnɛ be gbewo ɖeɖe, atike sisi, kple nuŋeŋe nɔa bɔbɔe ŋutɔ emegbe. |
Why do we plant crops in straight lines instead of placing them randomly across the farm? | Planting in straight lines ensures that every crop gets equal room and light, prevents overcrowding, and allows you to walk through the farm easily to carry out maintenance without damaging young plants. | Field Setup & Layout | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Nukatae míeƒãa nukuwo ɖe fli dzɔdzɔewo dzi tsɔ wu be míada wo ɖe agblea dzi le vome? | Dodo ɖe fli dzɔdzɔewo dzi nana be teƒe kple kekeli sɔ gbɔ ɖe nukuwo katã me. Xɔ mɔ na amewo ƒe agbɔsɔsɔ fũ eye wònana nètoa agblea me bɔbɔe hena beléle nɛ evɔ màgblẽ nu le nukuawo ŋu o. |
Why must I clear my land completely before planting new cocoa seedlings? | Clearing weeds, bushes, and heavy debris removes competition for soil nutrients and water, while also eliminating pests and diseases that could attack delicate young cocoa plants. | Field Setup & Layout | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Nukatae wòhiã be makɔ teƒea hafi ado kokoo ƒe nuku yeyewo? | Gbewo, gbewo kple gbeɖuɖɔ kpekpewo ɖeɖeɖa ɖea hoʋiʋli ɖe nunyiame siwo le anyigba kple tsi me ŋu ɖa. Le ɣeyiɣi ma ke me la, eɖea nudzodzoeviwo kple dɔléle siwo ate ŋu adze kokooti fẽwo dzi la ɖa. |
Why do I need to plant plantains next to my new cocoa trees? | Young cocoa trees burn easily under direct sunlight. Plantains grow quickly with large leaves that act as natural umbrellas, providing the shade and soil moisture young cocoa needs to survive its first couple of years. | Shade & Intercropping | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Nukatae wòhiã be mado plantains ɖe kokooti yeyewo gbɔ? | Kakao-ti fẽwo dzona bɔbɔe ne ɣe ƒe keklẽ tẽ. Plantain tsina kabakaba kple aŋgba gã siwo wɔa dɔ abe dzɔdzɔme akɔtakpoxɔnu ene. Na vɔvɔli kple anyigba ƒe tsidzadza si kokoo vidzĩ hiã be wòatsi agbe le eƒe ƒe ʋɛ gbãtɔawo me. |
Should I plant my plantains before or at the same time as my cocoa seedlings? | It is best to plant plantains slightly before or at the same time as cocoa so that the plantain leaves can grow fast enough to provide protective shade before hot weather damages the young cocoa. | Shade & Intercropping | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Ðe wòle be mado nukuwo do ŋgɔ loo alo le ɣeyiɣi ma ke mea? Le kokoo ƒe nukuwo gomea? | Anyo wu be nàdo plantain sue aɖe do ŋgɔ na kokoo alo le ɣeyiɣi ɖeka me kple ɣeyiɣi ɖeka me ale be plantain ƒe aŋgbawo natsi kabakaba ale gbegbe be wòana vɔvɔli hafi yame ƒe dzoxɔxɔ nagblẽ kokoo fẽawo. |
Will planting plantains next to my cocoa steal nutrients away from the cocoa? | No, when spaced correctly, plantains and cocoa share the soil well. The plantains protect the cocoa from harsh weather and provide early food and income for your family before the cocoa begins to produce. | Shade & Intercropping | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | nukuwo dodo ɖe axadzi Ðe nye kokoo afi nunyiamewo le emea? | Ao, ne wo dome didi nyuie la, Plantain kple kokoo ama anyigba la me nyuie. Plantain kpɔa kokoo ta tso yame ƒe nɔnɔme sesẽwo me eye wònaa nuɖuɖu kple gakpɔkpɔ wò ƒomea hafi kokoo dzea ewɔwɔ gɔme. |
How do young cocoa leaves react if they get too much direct sunlight? | Young cocoa leaves exposed to harsh sun turn yellow, dry out at the edges, and drop off early because the young roots cannot draw enough water to replace what the hot sun burns away. | Crop Behavior & Plant Health | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Aleke kokoo ƒe aŋgba fẽwo wɔa nui ne ɣe ƒe keklẽ sɔ gbɔ akpa? | Kokoo ƒe aŋgba fẽ siwo le ɣe ƒe keklẽ sesẽ me Etrɔna zua ɣie, eƒuna le eƒe goawo dzi, eye wòdzena kabakaba elabena ke fẽwo mete ŋu hea tsi si sɔ gbɔ be wòaxɔ ɖe nusi ŋdɔ fiã teƒe o. |
What happens if I delay and leave cocoa seedlings in their nursery bags for too long? | Leaving seedlings too long in nursery bags causes their roots to twist, coil, or dry out, which weakens the plant and makes it difficult for it to establish strong roots once planted in the farm. | Crop Behavior & Plant Health | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Nukae adzɔ ne mehe nye kakao numiemiewo ɖe megbe eye megblẽ wo ɖe tsitsikotokua me ɣeyiɣi didi akpa? | Ne ègblẽ nukuwo ɖe kotoku siwo me tsi le me ɣeyiɣi didi akpa la, ate ŋu ana keawo natrɔ, aƒo alo aƒu, si wɔnɛ be numiemieawo gbɔdzɔna eye wòsesẽna be woatu ke sesẽwo ne wodo wo ɖe agblea dzi. |
Why do young cocoa plants die so easily during the dry season in Ghana? | Young cocoa trees have short, shallow roots that cannot reach water deep underground. Without temporary shade crops like plantains to hold soil moisture, intense sun rapidly dehydrates and kills the plants. | Crop Behavior & Plant Health | They will clear the land, they will give us cocoa seedlings and we will plant them, and they will give us plantains, so they will do the layout and pegging lines; the spacing will be about 10 feet by 10 feet. When we finish that, we will give you the cocoa, and you place it next to the plantains. But actually, I haven'... | ɔmo bɛ twaa ɔmo bɛma yɛ cocoa nurse na yɛde adua na ɔmo ama yɛn borɔdeɛ nti ɔmo bɛyɛ lie and pergen line mpɛ no bɛyɛ 10 feet 10 feet no yɛ wie a na yɛama wo cocoa na ɔde asi borɔdeɛ no nkyɛn enti mmom deɛ manya nto because | P74kzqm2nno_035.wav | Nukatae kokooti fẽwo kuna bɔbɔe le kuɖiɣi le Ghana? | Ke kpui siwo me goglo o le kakao-ti fẽwo si, eye womete ŋu ɖoa tsi goglo siwo le anyigba te o. Ne numiemie siwo doa vɔvɔli hena ɣeyiɣi aɖe, abe plantains ene, meli be anyigba ƒe tsi nalé ɖe te o. Ɣe ƒe keklẽ si klẽna nyuie naa tsi vɔna le numiemiewo me kabakaba eye wòwua wo. |
How do I know if my young cocoa plants are getting enough water during the dry season? | If young cocoa plants do not get enough water, their leaves will droop, curl, and turn brown at the tips. You can check the soil by digging a few inches down near the plant; if it feels completely dry and crumbles easily, the roots need water. | Watering and Irrigation | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Aleke mawɔ anya ne nye kakao-ti fẽwo le tsi si sɔ xɔm le kuɖiɣi? | Ne kakao-ti fẽwo mekpɔ tsi nyuie o la, aŋgbawo adze, aƒo, eye woazu blɔ le woƒe nugbɔ. Àte ŋu alé ŋku ɖe anyigbaa ŋu ne èku anyigba sentimeta ʋɛ aɖewo yi anyime le numiemiea gbɔ. Ne ese le eɖokui me be eƒu keŋkeŋ eye wògbãna bɔbɔe Eɖenɛ fiana be keawo hiã tsi. |
Is it helpful to manually water my young cocoa seedlings using simple containers like cups during dry months? | Yes, during severe dry spells, pouring a measured cup or small tin of water directly at the base of each seedling keeps the main roots alive without wasting water on surrounding weeds. | Watering and Irrigation | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Ðe wòɖea vi be woatsɔ asi de tsi kakao numiemie fẽwo to nugoe bɔbɔe aɖe abe kplu ene zazã me le ɣleti siwo me tsi medzana o mea? | Ẽ, le kuɖiɖi sesẽwo me Tsi kɔklɔ ɖe dzidzenu kplu alo go sue aɖe me Tsã le nuku ɖesiaɖe gɔme. Esia ana ke veviawo nanɔ anyi evɔ tsi magblẽ ɖe gbe siwo ƒo xlã wo ŋu o. |
What is the best time of day to water my cocoa seedlings? | The best time to water cocoa seedlings is early in the morning or late in the afternoon. During these cooler times, water does not evaporate quickly in the sun, allowing the roots to absorb most of it. | Watering and Irrigation | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Ɣekaɣie nye ɣeyiɣi nyuitɔ si woade tsi kokoo-tiwo? | Ɣeyiɣi nyuitɔ si woade tsi kokoo ƒe nukuwoe nye ŋdi kanya alo ŋdɔkutsu dzatsɛ. Le vuvɔɣi sia me la, Tsi medzona kabakaba ne wodoe ɖe ɣe ƒe keklẽ me o. Enaa keawo xɔa tsi la katã kloe. |
Can I attach simple hose pipes or drip nozzles to a water drum to irrigate my crop? | Yes, connecting basic hose pipes or drip attachments to a elevated water drum allows water to trickle slowly to the base of each plant, saving you labor while delivering steady moisture directly to the roots. | Watering and Irrigation | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Ðe mate ŋu atsɔ hose alo tsinyegoe si wozãna edziedzi abla nye tsigoe be wòade tsi nye agblemenukuwoa? | Ẽ, ne wotsɔ hose-pɔmpi vevi alo tsi si wotsɔna ƒoa tsii do ka kple gaze si wodo ɖe dzi la, ana tsia nate ŋu atso blewu. vaseɖe ati ɖesiaɖe gɔme Eɖea dɔ sesẽ wɔwɔ dzi kpɔtɔna esime wòle tsi si nɔa anyi ɖaa tsɔm yia keawo gbɔ tẽ. |
How can I measure the right amount of liquid fertilizer or water to give each seedling without expensive tools? | You can use standard plastic cups or small tins as measurement units to ensure every seedling receives the exact same amount of liquid, preventing plant damage from over-application. | Nutrient and Input Application | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Aleke mawɔ adzidze ami alo tsi si sɔ be woatsɔ ana nuɖuɖu nuku ɖesiaɖe dɔwɔnu xɔasiwo manɔmee? | Àte ŋu azã aŋekotoku si wozãna ɖaa alo gaze sue aɖe abe dzidzenu ene atsɔ akpɔ egbɔ be tsi agbɔsɔsɔme si sɔ pɛpɛpɛ na nuku ɖesiaɖe. Esia nye be numiemiewo nagagblẽ le wo zazã fũu akpa ta o. |
Why do my cocoa trees drop their flowers before they turn into full pods? | Cocoa trees naturally shed flowers if they experience stress, such as a sudden lack of water, extreme heat, or insufficient nutrients in the soil. | Crop Behavior and Health | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Nukatae nye kakao numiemiewo le seƒoƒowo ƒom hafi va le seƒoƒo ƒom? | Kokootiwo aƒo se le dzɔdzɔme nu ne nuteɖeamedzi, abe tsi ƒe anyimanɔmanɔ kpata, dzoxɔxɔ si nu sẽ, alo nunyiame siwo mesɔ gbɔ le anyigba me o ene. |
What causes my cocoa leaves to turn yellow and dry out at the edges? | Yellow leaves with dry edges usually indicate that the plant is getting too much harsh sunlight without enough moisture, or that the soil is lacking essential nutrients like nitrogen. | Crop Behavior and Health | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Nukae na nye kokoo aŋgbawo le ɣie eye wole ƒuƒum le eƒe goawo dzi? | Zi geɖe la, aŋgbawo ƒe nugbɔ ɣi siwo ƒu la ɖenɛ fiana be ɣe ƒe keklẽ si klẽna akpa la de numiemiea me evɔ tsi mesɔ gbɔ o. Alo nunyiame veviwo abe nitrogen ene mele anyigbaa me o. |
Why are some cocoa trees on my farm growing very fast while others remain small? | Cocoa trees grow at different speeds depending on variations in soil quality across your farm, differing sunlight exposure, or competition for nutrients from nearby weed roots. | Crop Behavior and Health | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Nukatae kakaoti aɖewo siwo le nye agble dzi le tsitsim kabakaba alea gbegbe evɔ bubuwo ya gakpɔtɔ le sue? | Kokootiwo tsina le duƒuƒu vovovowo me. Esia nɔ te ɖe tɔtrɔ siwo va le anyigba ƒe nyonyome me le wò agble bliboa me dzi. ɣe ƒe keklẽ vovovowo alo hoʋiʋli ɖe nunyiame siwo tso gbe ƒe ke siwo te ɖe wo ŋu me ŋu. |
How does too much standing water around the base affect my cocoa trees? | When water sits around the base of a cocoa tree for too long, it prevents the roots from breathing, leading to root rot which causes leaves to turn yellow and fall off. | Crop Behavior and Health | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Aleke tsi si le tsitrenu fũu ƒo xlã gɔmeɖoanyia kpɔa ŋusẽ ɖe nye kakao numiemiewo dzii? | Ne tsi ƒo xlã kokooti la ƒe gɔme ɣeyiɣi didi akpa la Ana keawo nagbɔdzɔ. Esia wɔnɛ be kewo gblẽna, si wɔnɛ be aŋgbawo zua ɣie eye wodzena. |
Why do my young cocoa plants need shade trees planted around them? | Young cocoa trees have delicate leaves that sunburn easily under direct heat. Shade trees act like protective canopies, keeping the soil cool and reducing moisture loss from the ground. | Shade and Farm Management | Regarding the cocoa, it has become a matter of discussion. The work you demonstrated, where you reached the point of using a cup and such for irrigation—that is what we first wanted to find out: how things are when you do the work and it thrives, and about the attachments and all that, because there is a reason. | ɔhyeɛfoɔ ɛyɛ cocoa a ɛno aba abɛyɛ nsɛm nna hɔ adwuma a woyɛeɛ woakyerɛkyerɛ sɛ yɛduru baabi koraa na wo de cup ne ade na ɛyɛ irrigation ɛno yɛde adikan deɛ ɔde yɛpɛ hu no sɛ woyɛ adwuma na adɔ ne ne nkeka ho ne adeɛ no na ɛte sɛn because bi da | 1u4Dmwoh04U_030.wav | Nukatae wòhiã be woatsɔ vɔvɔlitiwo aƒo xlã nye kokooti fẽ? | Aŋgba fẽwo le kakao-ti fẽwo ŋu eye ŋdɔ ʋuna bɔbɔe ne wodo wo ɖe dzoxɔxɔ tẽ me. Vɔvɔlitiwo wɔa dɔ abe xɔmetsovɔ ene. Ekpena ɖe anyigbaa ŋu wòfa eye wòɖea tsi si bu tso anyigba me dzi kpɔtɔna. |
Why are the leaves on my cocoa trees turning yellow and dropping off during the dry season? | Cocoa trees naturally drop leaves during the dry Harmattan season to reduce water loss. However, severe leaf yellowing and drop often mean the trees lack adequate shade from larger trees or are stressed by a shortage of soil nutrients like nitrogen and potassium. | Crop Symptoms and Growth Behavior | In 2010 at the house, yeah, the interview took place because I was coming to say that the money I paid to the government amounted to seventy... why did someone cheat me in the transaction? But as a Ghanaian, I feel that only the number one gentleman of the land can speak on my behalf to help me and take me forward. Hmm... | 2010 the lat present tatame house yeah interview no yɛ because merebɛkaa sɛ no sika a metua ama aban no ama seventy wordt of mention adɛn na trans obi sisi me but me yɛ ghanani deɛ the number one gentleman of the land pɛ na me feel sɛ ɔbɛtumi aka masɛm ama me sɛ ɔboa me kumfaa me kɔ hmm nti me fight the customer me | GV1jUdzu2FM_030.wav | Nukatae nye kokoo aŋgbawo zua ɣie eye wodzena le kuɖiɣi? | Le dzɔdzɔme nu la, kokoo-tiwo kɔa woƒe aŋgbawo ɖi le Harmattan ƒe kuɖiɣi be tsi si buna dzi naɖe akpɔtɔ. Gake zi geɖe la, atiawo ƒe ɣie vevie eye aŋgbawo buna la, efia be vɔvɔli si sɔ mele atiawo ŋu tso ati gãwo gbɔ o. Alo nuteɖeamedzi si tso nunyiame siwo le anyigba me, abe nitrogen kple potassium ene, ƒe anyimanɔmanɔ... |
Why does my cassava plant grow very tall with thick green leaves, but the tubers underground remain very small? | When soil has too much nitrogen, the cassava plant spends all its energy growing branches and leaves above the ground instead of storing starch in the root tubers below. | Crop Symptoms and Growth Behavior | In 2010 at the house, yeah, the interview took place because I was coming to say that the money I paid to the government amounted to seventy... why did someone cheat me in the transaction? But as a Ghanaian, I feel that only the number one gentleman of the land can speak on my behalf to help me and take me forward. Hmm... | 2010 the lat present tatame house yeah interview no yɛ because merebɛkaa sɛ no sika a metua ama aban no ama seventy wordt of mention adɛn na trans obi sisi me but me yɛ ghanani deɛ the number one gentleman of the land pɛ na me feel sɛ ɔbɛtumi aka masɛm ama me sɛ ɔboa me kumfaa me kɔ hmm nti me fight the customer me | GV1jUdzu2FM_030.wav | Nukatae nye yucca tsina alea gbegbe eye aŋgba dama ɣiwo nɔa eŋu? Gake aŋgba siwo le anyigba te la le sue ŋutɔa? | Ne nitrogen sɔ gbɔ ɖe anyigba me akpa Cassava numiemie zãa eƒe ŋusẽ katã tso alɔ kple aŋgba siwo le tsitsim le anyigba dzi me. Ke boŋ wodzraa starch ɖo ɖe ke si le ete la me. |
Why do my tomato flowers fall off the plant before producing any fruits? | Tomato flowers drop when the plant experiences stress from very high temperatures, irregular watering, or a lack of pollination. Without steady moisture and proper heat management, the flower fails to set fruit. | Crop Symptoms and Growth Behavior | In 2010 at the house, yeah, the interview took place because I was coming to say that the money I paid to the government amounted to seventy... why did someone cheat me in the transaction? But as a Ghanaian, I feel that only the number one gentleman of the land can speak on my behalf to help me and take me forward. Hmm... | 2010 the lat present tatame house yeah interview no yɛ because merebɛkaa sɛ no sika a metua ama aban no ama seventy wordt of mention adɛn na trans obi sisi me but me yɛ ghanani deɛ the number one gentleman of the land pɛ na me feel sɛ ɔbɛtumi aka masɛm ama me sɛ ɔboa me kumfaa me kɔ hmm nti me fight the customer me | GV1jUdzu2FM_030.wav | Nukatae nye tomatos seƒoƒowo le gegem tso numiemiea dzi hafi le ku tsem? | Tomatos seƒoƒowo ɖiɖina ne numiemiewo te nuteɖeamedzi le dzoxɔxɔ si nu sẽ ŋutɔ ta. Tsidede agble edziedzi alo pollination ƒe anyimanɔmanɔ Ne fafa nɔa anyi ɖaa eye dzoxɔxɔ dzi kpɔkpɔ nyuie meli o Seƒoƒowo mate ŋu atse ku o. |
Why do the leaves on my pepper plants curl up, shrink, and stop growing properly? | Leaf curling in pepper plants is usually caused by tiny sucking insects like thrips or whiteflies feeding on the sap, or by a virus transmitted by these insects that distorts plant growth. | Crop Symptoms and Growth Behavior | In 2010 at the house, yeah, the interview took place because I was coming to say that the money I paid to the government amounted to seventy... why did someone cheat me in the transaction? But as a Ghanaian, I feel that only the number one gentleman of the land can speak on my behalf to help me and take me forward. Hmm... | 2010 the lat present tatame house yeah interview no yɛ because merebɛkaa sɛ no sika a metua ama aban no ama seventy wordt of mention adɛn na trans obi sisi me but me yɛ ghanani deɛ the number one gentleman of the land pɛ na me feel sɛ ɔbɛtumi aka masɛm ama me sɛ ɔboa me kumfaa me kɔ hmm nti me fight the customer me | GV1jUdzu2FM_030.wav | Nukatae aŋgba siwo le nye atadi numiemiea dzi le ƒoƒom, le ɖeɖem kpɔtɔ eye wole tsitsim nyuie? | Zi geɖe la, nudzodzoe sue siwo noa nu abe thrips alo whiteflies ene siwo ɖua tsi si le eme gbɔe aŋgbawo ƒona ɖe atadi numiemiewo dzi. alo to dɔlékui siwo nudzodzoe siawo kaka si trɔa numiemiewo ƒe tsitsi dzi |
Why are the leaves of my young maize plants turning pale yellow instead of dark green? | Yellow leaves usually mean the soil lacks nitrogen, which is the main food maize needs to grow green and strong. Adding nitrogen-rich fertilizer like NPK or well-rotted animal manure gives the plants the nutrients required to regain their healthy green color. | Soil & Fertilization | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukatae nye bli numiemie vidzĩwo ƒe aŋgbawo le ɣie ɣie le esi teƒe be woazu amadede dzẽ viviti? | Zi geɖe la, aŋgba ɣiwo fia be nitrogen mele anyigbaa me o. Esiae nye nuɖuɖu vevitɔ si bli hiã be wòatsi amagbe eye wòasẽ. Ne wotsɔ ami si me nitrogen sɔ gbɔ ɖo abe NPK alo aɖuɖɔ si gblẽ nyuie ene kpe ɖe eŋu la, ana numiemieawo nakpɔ nunyiame siwo wohiã be woagatsi amagbe eye woanɔ lãmesẽ me ake. |
Why is it bad for me to plant maize on the exact same piece of land every single year? | Planting the same crop every season drains the exact same nutrients from the soil repeatedly and allows crop-specific pests and diseases to build up in the field. Rotating with legumes like groundnuts or cowpeas restores nutrients naturally back into the soil. | Soil & Fertilization | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukatae wògblẽa nu le ŋunye be made bli le anyigba ɖeka dzi ƒe sia ƒe? | Numiemie ɖeka mawo ke dodo le ɣeyiɣi ɖesiaɖe me ana nunyiame mawo ke nado le anyigba me enuenu. kple nudzodzoeviwo kple dɔléle siwo koŋ hea numiemie siwo le anyigbaa dzi vɛ Ne wotrɔ asi le mɔliwo abe atikutsetse alo nyitsu ene ŋu la, ana nunyiamewo natrɔ ayi anyigba me le dzɔdzɔme nu. |
Will I harvest more food if I plant my crop seeds very close together in the field? | No, planting seeds too close causes the crops to fight each other for limited sunlight, water, and soil nutrients, leading to thin, weak plants with small yields. Giving crops proper spacing ensures every plant gets enough resources to produce a large harvest. | Plant Spacing & Support | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Ðe maŋe nuɖuɖu geɖe wu ne meƒã nukuwo ɖe wo nɔewo ŋu wu le agble aɖe mea? | Ao, nukuwo dodo ɖe wo nɔewo gbɔ akpa ana numiemieawo naʋli ɣe ƒe keklẽ, tsi kple nunyiame siwo le anyigba me si seɖoƒe li na ta. Esia wɔnɛ be numiemie siwo le tsɛ eye wogbɔdzɔ eye wometsea ku boo o. Dometsotso nyuitɔ nana nukuwo dome nana be numiemie ɖesiaɖe xɔa nunɔamesi siwo sɔ be wòate ŋu aŋe nu geɖe. |
Why do I need to put long wooden sticks in the ground for my yam vines to climb? | Yam leaves need direct sunlight to produce the energy required to grow large tubers underground. Staking lifts the foliage off the damp soil into the sunlight, which also prevents fungal diseases from destroying wet leaves on the ground. | Plant Spacing & Support | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukatae wòhiã be matsɔ ati kakɛ didiwo aɖo teƒea? Tsɔe de anyigba be mɔli ƒe weinka la nalia? | Mɔli aŋgbawo hiã ɣe ƒe keklẽ tẽ hafi woate ŋu akpɔ ŋusẽ si hiã be woatsɔ atsi aŋgba gãwo le anyigba te. Aŋgbawo tsɔtsɔ ɖe ati ŋu kɔa aŋgbawo tso anyigba xɔdzoa dzi yia ɣe ƒe keklẽ me. Esia kpena ɖe ame ŋu be fungi ƒe dɔlélewo nagagblẽ aŋgba xɔdzo siwo le anyigba dzi o. |
Why do my cassava roots rot underground in the soil before I get to harvest them? | Cassava roots rot when excessive rainwater sits in heavy soil and smothers the root system. Planting your cassava on raised soil mounds or ridges allows excess water to drain away easily so the roots stay healthy. | Water & Shade Management | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukatae nye cassava kewo gblẽna le anyigba te hafi woŋea wo? | Cassava ƒe kewo gblẽna ne tsi dza fũ le anyigba sesẽwo dzi eye wògblẽa nu le keawo ŋu. Cassava dodo ɖe togbɛ alo togbɛ si wodo ɖe dzi la wɔnɛ be tsi si sɔ gbɔ la te ŋu sina bɔbɔe. Keawo sesẽ. |
Why do my young cocoa trees dry up and die during the hot harmattan season? | Dry harmattan winds and intense sunlight draw water out of young cocoa plants faster than their small roots can drink it. Planting plantains alongside young cocoa provides shade and traps moisture, protecting the seedlings until they grow strong roots. | Water & Shade Management | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukatae nye kakao-ti fẽwo ƒuna hekuna le harmattan ƒe dzoxɔxɔ ƒe ɣeyiɣia me? | Harmattan ya ƒuƒuwo kple ŋdɔkutsu dzatsɛwo hea tsi tso kokooti fẽwo me kabakaba wu ke suewo. Woate ŋu ano numiemiea me nu siwo le eme. Ne wodo nukuwo ɖe kokooti fẽwo xa la, ana vɔvɔli nanɔ wo ŋu eye tsi nanɔ wo me. Kpena ɖe nukuwo ta vaseɖe esime kewo nasẽ. |
What is causing ragged holes in my maize leaves along with small brownish dirt inside the top of the plant? | Ragged holes and brownish dirt are signs of Fall Armyworm caterpillars eating the center of your maize plants. Applying recommended treatments directly into the central funnel of the plant early in the morning destroys the caterpillars before they ruin the whole crop. | Pest & Disease Control | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukae le aɖatsi ƒe do siwo le nye bli aŋgbawo me tsɔ kpe ɖe ɖi suesuesue siwo le dzo dam ŋu hem vɛ? Le ati la tamea? | Do siwo vuvu kple ɖi si le blɔ nye dzesi siwo fia be Fall Armyworm ʋetsuviwo le wò bli numiemiewo ƒe titina ɖum. Ne wotsɔ atike si wokafu la de numiemiea ƒe titinamɔa me tẽ le ŋdi me la, agblẽ ʋetsuviawo hafi agblẽ nuku bliboa. |
Why are the leaves on my pepper plants curling upwards and twisting tightly like old paper? | Leaf curling in peppers is typically caused by tiny sucking pests like aphids or thrips that spread plant viruses while feeding on leaf sap. Controlling these pests early with neem oil or recommended sprays protects new leaves from curling. | Pest & Disease Control | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukatae aŋgba siwo le atadi numiemiewo dzi la ƒoa xlã wo nɔewo hetrɔna sesĩe abe pepa xoxo ene? | Zi geɖe la, nudzodzoe suesuesue siwo noa nu abe aphids alo thrips ene gbɔe aŋgbawo ƒe ƒoƒo ɖe atadi me tsona. si kakaa numiemiewo ƒe dɔlékuiwo esime wòle tsi si tso aŋgbawo me ɖum Ne èɖu nudzodzoevi siawo dzi kaba Neem-mi alo atike si wokafu be woatsɔ aƒu gbe la zazã akpe ɖe aŋgba yeyeawo ta tso aŋgbawo ƒe ƒoƒo me. |
Why are the flowers on my tomato plants falling off without turning into tomatoes? | Tomato flowers drop when the plant suffers from sudden heat stress or uneven watering. Keeping the soil consistently moist around the base of the plant during hot periods encourages the flowers to stay on and turn into tomatoes. | Flower & Yield Management | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukatae seƒoƒo siwo le nye tomatos numiemiewo dzi la gena evɔ wometrɔna zua tomatos o? | Tomatos ƒe seƒoƒowo ɖiɖina ne dzoxɔxɔ ƒe nuteɖeamedzi kpata alo tsidedee si mewɔa tɔtrɔ o le numiemiea ŋu. Anyigba la ƒe tsidzadza sɔsɔe ƒo xlãe Kekea le yame ƒe dzoxɔxɔ me kpena ɖe seƒoƒoawo ŋu be wonɔa anyi eye wotrɔna zua tomatos. |
Why do weeds make my crops stay small and weak even when I water them? | Weeds act as aggressive competitors that drink up the water and steal the soil food meant for your crops. Removing weeds early gives your crops full access to the nutrients they need to grow tall and strong. | Flower & Yield Management | And the transport officer, okay, and the work I was doing, I was also doing side hustles along with it. And the white man for the job said I was just doing it to pass time. Oh okay, what we would call a hall, so it's not like I went to a specific school to study it, or that I was studying it; they all just do it. | na ɛsɛ transport officer okay na na adwuma no a na mereyɛ no na kwaadwuma no nso mede abata ho na adwuma no broni bɛkaa sɛ na ɛyɛ mede gyegye m'ani oh okay a yɛbɛfrɛ no sɛ hall bi nti nyɛ adeɛ sɛ mekɔ agreed school bi ɛkɔ suae anaasɛ merekɔsua no deɛ na ɔmo nyinaa yɛ | iEcjfQh1G0U_013.wav | Nukatae gbewo nana nye agblemenukuwo nɔa sue eye wogbɔdzɔna togbɔ be medea tsi wo hã? | Gbewo wɔa dɔ abe hoʋlila sesẽ siwo noa tsi eye wofiaa nuɖuɖu le anyigba si woɖo na wò agblemenukuwo me ene. Gbewo ɖeɖeɖa kaba Kpena ɖe wò numiemiewo ŋu be woakpɔ nunyiame siwo wohiã be woakɔ ahasẽ ŋu. |
Why do the leaves on my young cocoa plants turn brown and scorch in the dry season? | Young cocoa plants are sensitive to direct, harsh sunlight and intense heat. Planting shade crops like plantains next to young cocoa creates a canopy that shields them from heat stress and preserves soil moisture. | Basic Field Setup & Planting | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Nukatae nye kakao-ti fẽwo ƒe aŋgbawo trɔna zua blɔ eye wofiãna le kuɖiɣi? | Kokooti fẽwo sea veve ŋutɔ ne ɣe ƒe keklẽ sesẽ kple dzoxɔxɔ tẽ. Numiemie siwo naa vɔvɔli, abe plantains ene dodo ɖe axadzi Kokooti la wɔa xɔmetsovɔ si kpɔa numiemiea ta tso dzoxɔxɔ ƒe nuteɖeamedzi me eye wòléa anyigba ƒe tsidzadza me ɖe asi. |
How far apart should I plant my plantain suckers when setting up a new farm? | Plantain suckers should be planted about 3 meters apart. Proper spacing prevents the leaves from shading each other out completely and stops roots from competing for water and nutrients. | Basic Field Setup & Planting | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Afikae wòle be mado plantain-tiwo dome didi ne mele agble yeye ɖom? | Ele be woado nukuwo ɖe wo nɔewo dome abe meta 3 ene. Adzɔge si sɔ ana aŋgbawo nagaxe mɔ na wo nɔewo keŋkeŋ o. eye wòxea mɔ na kewo be woagaʋli ho ɖe tsi kple nunyiamewo ŋu o |
Why do I need to put tall wooden stakes next to my yam vines? | Yam plants are climbing vines that need stakes to expose their leaves to sunlight. Lifted leaves make more food to grow big underground tubers and stay off the wet ground where leaf diseases spread. | Basic Field Setup & Planting | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Nukatae metsɔa ati kɔkɔ aɖe dana ɖe mɔli ƒe weinka la xa? | Mɔli vivi ƒe numiemie nye weinka si lia to si wòle be woatsɔ ati aƒoe be aŋgbawo nadze ɣe ƒe keklẽ me. Agba siwo wodo ɖe dzi naa nuɖuɖu geɖe wu na aŋgba gã siwo le anyigba te ƒe tsitsi. Eye te ɖa tso teƒe siwo tsi le siwo nye afisiwo aŋgbawo ƒe dɔléle kaka tsona. |
Why are my maize leaves full of ragged holes with small worms inside? | This leaf damage is usually caused by Fall Armyworm caterpillars that feed on the soft growing center of young maize. Early detection and applying recommended insecticides or botanical treatments like neem extract protect the yield. | Crop Health & Pest Control | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Nukatae do gbadzɛwo kple nudzodzoe suesuesuewo yɔ nye bli aŋgbawo me fũ? | Zi geɖe la, Fall Armyworm ʋetsuvi siwo ɖua bli fẽwo ƒe titina gbɔe aŋgba ƒe gbegblẽ sia tsona. Ne wokpɔ nudzodzoeviwutike siwo wokafu alo numiemiewo abe neem si woɖe tso eme ene kaba eye wozã wo la, akpe ɖe nukua ŋu woakpɔ eta. |
Why are the leaves on my pepper plants twisting and curling up tight? | Leaf curling in pepper plants is typically caused by tiny insects like thrips or aphids sucking sap, or by a viral infection spread by whiteflies. Controlling these sap-sucking insects stops the leaves from curling. | Crop Health & Pest Control | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Nukatae nye atadi numiemiea ƒe aŋgbawo tro sesĩe eye woƒo wo? | Zi geɖe la, nudzodzoe suewo abe thrips alo aphids siwo noa tsi ene gbɔe aŋgbawo ƒe ƒoƒo ɖe atadi numiemiewo dzi tsona. alo tso dɔlékui siwo ʋetsuvi ɣiwo kakana me. Ne èɖu nudzodzoe siawo siwo noa tsi dzi la, ana aŋgbawo nagaƒo o. |
Why are my tomato flowers dropping off without turning into small tomatoes? | Tomato flowers fall off when the plant experiences heat stress, irregular watering, or extreme dry spells. Keeping soil moisture consistent prevents stress and allows flowers to set fruit. | Crop Health & Pest Control | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Nukatae nye tomatos seƒoƒowo gena evɔ wometrɔna zua tomatos suewo o? | Tomatos seƒoƒowo gena ne numiemiewo te dzoxɔxɔ ƒe nuteɖeamedzi. Tsidede edziedzi alo yame ƒe nɔnɔme si me tsi medzana le o Anyigba ƒe tsidzadza si nɔa anyi ɖaa xea mɔ na nuteɖeamedzi eye wònana seƒoƒowo kple atikutsetsewo nɔa anyi. |
Why are my maize stalks staying short and turning light yellow instead of dark green? | Yellowing maize leaves mean the soil lacks nitrogen, which is the key nutrient plants use to grow tall and produce chlorophyll. Applying nitrogen fertilizer or compost restores healthy green growth. | Soil Nutrition & Plant Growth | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Nukatae nye bli ƒe aŋgbawo le kpuie eye wole ɣie vie le esi teƒe be woazu amadede dzẽ viviti? | Bli ƒe aŋgba ɣiwo fia be nitrogen mele anyigbaa me o. Nukae nye nunyiame vevitɔ si numiemiewo zãna tsɔ tsina eye wowɔa chlorophyll. Nitrogen ami alo gbeɖuɖɔ zazã akpe ɖe eŋu be amagbewo nagatsi nyuie. |
How does planting cowpeas or groundnuts help improve my soil for the next season? | Legumes like cowpeas absorb nitrogen gas from the air and store it in their roots. When the roots decompose after harvest, they release this extra nitrogen into the soil, feeding the next crop. | Soil Nutrition & Plant Growth | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Aleke nyitsu alo atikutsetse dodo ate ŋu ana nye anyigba nanyo ɖe edzi na ɣeyiɣi si gbɔna? | Mɔliwo abe nyitsu ene xɔa nitrogen gas tso ya me eye wodzranɛ ɖo ɖe woƒe kewo me. Ne keawo gblẽ le nuŋeŋe vɔ megbe Woɖea nitrogen sia si sɔ gbɔ ɖe anyigba me tsɔ naa nuɖuɖu nuku si kplɔe ɖo. |
How do I know when my cassava crop is ready to be dug up? | Cassava is generally ready for harvest between 9 to 12 months after planting, when lower leaves turn yellow and drop off, and the soil surrounding the stem begins to crack from expanding roots. | Harvesting & Crop Behavior | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Aleke nàwɔ anya ɣeyiɣi si me cassava sɔ gbe be woaku? | Zi geɖe la, cassava nɔa klalo na nuŋeŋe le ɣleti 9 va ɖo 12 le edodo vɔ megbe. Ne aŋgba siwo le ete la trɔ zu ɣie eye wodze anyi, eye anyigba si ƒo xlã kea dze gbagbã gɔme le ke ƒe keke ta. |
Why does my lowland rice crop perform better when there is standing water in the field? | Standing water drowns out weeds that compete with rice for nutrients and maintains a steady soil temperature, allowing the rice plants to focus energy on producing full grain heads. | Harvesting & Crop Behavior | What is "one for life" and why the heart? And you chose yes, as for "one for life," it is about the heart, because upon looking into it, it seems to me that he wants the company of elders. Where does the ball sit, and then it becomes a "societal leader"? We can complain that no, the heart, we do it like... | dɛn one for life na adɛn na heart ɛna mofaeɛ yes ɛɛ one for life no deɛ ɛyɛ akoma because yɛhwehwɛɛ mu ara ɛyɛ me sɛ ɔpɛ mpaninfoɔ company no bɔɔl no ɛtenase ɛhefa ɛna ɛba societal leader yɛbɛtumi complain sɛ daabi akoma yɛyɛ no sɛ | eFrIBYoHo8Q_050.wav | Nukatae nye bli si le anyigba xɔdzowo dzi wɔa dɔ nyuie wu ne tsi si le tsitrenu le agblea me? | Tsi si le tsitrenu kpena ɖe wo ŋu woɖia gbe siwo ʋlia ho ɖe nunyiamewo ŋu eye wònana anyigba ƒe dzoxɔxɔ nɔa anyi ɖaa. Ekpena ɖe bli numiemiea ŋu wòtsɔa eƒe ŋusẽ ɖoa nuku ƒe ta blibowo dodo ŋu. |
Why do many of the small flowers on my cocoa trees fall off without ever turning into cocoa pods? | Cocoa flowers need to be pollinated—either by tiny insects like midges or by hand—to form pods. If a flower isn't pollinated within a day or two, it dies and drops off the tree naturally. | Cocoa Pollination & Flowering | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Nukatae seƒoƒo suewo le Eyata nye kokooti ƒe akpa gãtɔ gena evɔ metrɔna zua kokoo ƒe aŋgbawo gbeɖe o? | Ele be woatsɔ aɖi awɔ kokoo seƒoƒowo. Nudzodzoe suewo abe anyidiwo ene alo asi. to create a pod Ne wometsɔ aŋɔ ƒo seƒoƒowo le ŋkeke ɖeka alo eve me o Seƒoƒoawo aku le dzɔdzɔme nu eye woadze anyi tso numiemiea me. |
How does hand pollination actually work to increase the amount of cocoa I harvest? | Hand pollination means manually transferring pollen from one cocoa flower to another using small brushes or forceps. This ensures almost every flower receives pollen and develops into a healthy pod, rather than waiting for scarce insects to do it. | Cocoa Pollination & Flowering | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Aleke asi ƒe ʋeʋẽ wɔa dɔe be wòana kokoo si meŋena la nadzi ɖe edzi ŋutɔŋutɔ? | Asi ƒe aŋɔsisi bia be woatsɔ asi atsɔ aŋɔ tso kokoo seƒoƒo ɖeka me ayi bubu me to brɔs alo pliers sue aɖe zazã me. Esia wɔnɛ be seƒoƒo ɖesiaɖe kloe xɔa aŋɔ eye wòtua aŋgba sesẽwo. Le esi teƒe be nàlala nudzodzoe siwo mebɔ o nawɔe |
Why do the leaves on my young cocoa plants turn yellow and dry up when there are no shade trees around? | Young cocoa trees burn easily under direct, harsh sunlight. They need shade trees or plantains nearby to filter the light and protect their tender leaves until they grow strong enough. | Shade & Environmental Care | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Nukatae nye kakao-ti fẽwo ƒe aŋgbawo trɔna zua ɣie eye woƒuna evɔ vɔvɔliti aɖeke mele afima o? | Kakao-ti fẽwo dzona bɔbɔe le ɣe ƒe keklẽ sesẽ si le tẽ me. Wohiã na vɔvɔlitiwo alo atikutsetse siwo te ɖe wo ŋu. be wòaɖe kekeli ahakpɔ eƒe aŋgba fẽwo ta vaseɖe esime woasẽ |
Why should I cut off extra stems and small shoots from my cocoa trees when they seem to be growing fine? | Pruning removes unnecessary stems so the tree doesn't waste energy on useless leaves. It allows sunlight and air to move freely through the tree, which prevents diseases and encourages big pod growth. | Tree Maintenance & Pruning | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Nukatae wòle be matso atikutsetse bubuwo kple aŋgba suewo? Tso nye kokooti me esime wòdze abe ele tsitsim nyuie alea gbegbe enea? | Lãɖeɖe ɖea ke siwo mehiã o ɖa. Ale be ati la nagagblẽ ŋusẽ ɖe aŋgba siwo ŋu viɖe aɖeke mele o ŋu o. Esia wɔnɛ be ɣe ƒe keklẽ kple ya te ŋu ƒoa xlã numiemiea faa. Esia xea mɔ na dɔléle eye wònana aŋgba gãwo tsina. |
What causes green cocoa pods to suddenly turn black and rot on the branch during heavy rains? | This is caused by Black Pod disease, a fungus that thrives in damp, dark weather. Removing affected pods early and keeping the farm clear of weeds helps stop the fungus from spreading. | Pest & Disease Control | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Nukae nana kokoo dama ƒe aŋgbawo zua yibɔ zi ɖeka eye wogblẽna ɖe alɔawo dzi ne tsidzadza gãwo le dzadzam? | Esia tsoa black pod dɔléle gbɔ. Esia nye lãvi si tsina le nɔnɔme siwo me fa miamiamia kple alilikpo dodo me. Ne èɖe aŋgba siwo ŋu dɔlélea le la ɖa kaba Eye ne èna wò agblea nanye esi gbewo manɔ o la, akpe ɖe ŋuwò nàtɔ te lãviawo ƒe kaka. |
Why do insects attack my cocoa trees more when the farm is overgrown with weeds? | Tall weeds create a moist, hidden environment where pests and insects can breed safely. Keeping your land clear deprives insects of hiding spots and reduces attacks on your trees. | Pest & Disease Control | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Nukatae nudzodzoe geɖe wu dzea nye kokoo numiemiewo dzi ne gbewo yɔ agblea dzi? | Gbe kɔkɔwo naa nɔnɔme si me tsi le, si ɣla. afisi nudzodzoeviwo kple nudzodzoewo ate ŋu adzi vi le dedie Ne èna anyigbaa me kɔ la, aɖe dzi le nudzodzoewo ƒo be woagaɣla wo ɖokui o eye wòaɖe wò numiemiewo dzi dzedze dzi akpɔtɔ. |
What will happen if I plant my cocoa seedlings very close together so I can fit more on my land? | When cocoa trees are planted too close, their roots and leaves fight for water, soil nutrients, and sunlight. This results in weak trees, smaller pods, and a higher risk of disease spread. | Planting & Spacing | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Nukae dzɔna ne medo kokoo ƒe nukuwo ɖe wo nɔewo ŋu ŋutɔ ale be woate ŋu atsi le teƒe geɖe? | Ne wodo kokoo wògogo akpa Numiemiea ƒe kewo kple aŋgbawo ʋlia ho ɖe tsi ŋu. Nunyiame siwo le anyigba me kple ɣe ƒe keklẽ nana atiwo gbɔdzɔna, woƒe aŋgba suewo eye dɔléle ƒe kaka ƒe afɔku geɖe wu. |
How can I tell if my soil is weak and needs fertilizer for my cocoa farm? | If your cocoa trees grow very slowly, have pale leaves, or produce small and empty-looking pods, it means the soil lacks essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium. | Soil & Plant Nutrition | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Aleke mawɔ anya ne nye anyigba gbɔdzɔ eye wòhiã ami na nye kokoo agble? | Ne wò kakao numiemiewo tsi blewu ŋutɔ, woƒe aŋgbawo le ɣie, alo woƒe aŋgba suesuesue siwo dze abe ɖe wole ƒuƒlu ene. Esia fia be nunyiame veviwo abe nitrogen, phosphorus alo potassium mele anyigba la me o. |
How do I know the exact right time to harvest my cocoa pods from the tree? | Ripe cocoa pods change color completely from green or dark red to bright yellow or orange. Harvesting them when they turn fully yellow ensures the beans inside are mature and ready for fermentation. | Harvesting Practices | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Aleke mawɔ anya ɣeyiɣi nyuitɔ si me woaŋe kokoo ƒe aŋgbawo tso ati la me? | Kokoo ƒe aŋgba siwo tsi nyuie ƒe amadede trɔna keŋkeŋ tso amadede dzẽ alo dzĩ dzẽ dzi va zua ɣi alo aŋutiɖiɖi si klẽna. Nuŋeŋe ne nukuawo katã trɔ zu ɣie ana nuku siwo le eme la natsi eye woanɔ klalo na wo ƒoƒo. |
Is it good for me to plant cassava on the same piece of land as my young cocoa trees? | Cassava is a heavy feeder that aggressive pulls water and nutrients out of the soil, which can starve young cocoa trees. It is better to use plantains, which provide good shade without choking the cocoa. | Intercropping & Land Management | It will encourage them because pollination has spread throughout Ghana and boosted our cocoa. Well done. Amen, Father, I send greetings. Please, what is your name and the work you do? It is good. My name is Clemente Yammoa; I am a cocoa farmer, and I also have an account there. | ɛbɛ hyɛ ɔmo nkuran esiane sɛ pollination aba abɛsu ghana sin paa ama yɛ cocoa ɛrekɔso ayekoo amen agya mema ei mepawokyɛw wo din ɛne adwuma a ɔyɛ yoo yɛfrɛ me clemente yammoa meyɛ cocoa adwuma na mesan ayɛ account hɔ | dwepemPuBwA_049.wav | Ðe wònyo nam be maƒã cassava ɖe anyigba si dzi nye kokooti fẽwo le la dzia? | Cassava nye nuɖuɖu kpekpe aɖe si ɖea tsi kple nunyiamewo ɖa le anyigba me sesĩe. Esia ate ŋu ana dɔ nawu kokooti fẽwo. Ele be woazã plantain, si naa vɔvɔli nyui evɔ memia kokoo o. |
How can I tell if the maize seeds I saved from last season are good enough to plant this year? | You can do a simple germination test before planting. Place ten seeds inside a wet paper or cloth towel, keep it moist for five days, and count how many sprout. If eight or more sprout, your seed batch is strong enough to plant. | Seed Selection & Planting | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Aleke mawɔ anya ne bliku siwo mefɔ tso ƒe si va yi me la nyo ale gbegbe be mate ŋu ado le ƒe sia me? | Àte ŋu awɔ numiemie dodokpɔ bɔbɔe aɖe hafi aƒã: De nuku 10 pepa xɔdzo alo pepa dzi. Gblẽe ɖi wòaƒu ŋkeke 5 eye nàxlẽ nuku agbɔsɔsɔme si mie. Ne ati enyi alo esi wu nenema Esia fia be wò nuku ƒe ƒuƒoƒoa sesẽ ale gbegbe be woate ŋu ado. |
Why are the leaves on my cassava plants curling up and turning yellow? | Leaf curling and yellowing on cassava is usually caused by Cassava Mosaic Disease, which is spread by tiny whiteflies. Using certified disease-resistant stems and pulling out infected plants early stops the disease from spreading across your farm. | Pest Management | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Nukatae nye yucca numiemiea ƒe aŋgbawo le ƒoƒom eye wole ɣie? | Cassava la le ƒoƒom eye wòle ɣie. Zi geɖe la, cassava mosaic dɔléle gbɔe wòtsona. si ʋetsuvi ɣi suesuesuewo kakana Keke siwo ŋu woɖo kpee be woate ŋu anɔ te ɖe dɔléle nu zazã kple numiemie siwo ŋu dɔlélea le ɖeɖeɖa kaba. Esia akpe ɖe ŋuwò nàxe mɔ na dɔlélewo be woagakaka ɖe wò agble bliboa dzi o. |
Why shouldn't I apply fertilizer when the ground is dry during a hot dry spell? | Fertilizer needs water to dissolve so roots can absorb it safely. Applying fertilizer on dry soil under intense heat can burn crop roots and waste your money, as the nutrients cannot be taken up without soil moisture. | Soil Health & Fertilizer | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Nukatae mele be made ami ne anyigba ƒu le kuɖiɣi si me dzoxɔxɔ le o? | Ami hiã tsi hafi woate ŋu alɔ ale be keawo nate ŋu axɔ wo dedie. Ne wotsɔ ami de anyigba ƒuƒui dzi le dzoxɔxɔ sesẽ me ate ŋu atɔ dzo numiemiewo ƒe kewo eye wòagblẽ ga. Esia le alea elabena womate ŋu axɔ nunyiamewo ne tsi mele anyigba me o. |
What happens to my maize crop if I plant seeds too close together in the field? | When crops are planted too close together, they fight each other for sunlight, soil nutrients, and water. This results in thin, weak stalks that fall over easily and produce very small or empty maize cobs. | Crop Spacing | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Nukae dzɔna ɖe nye bli dzi ne medo nukuwo ɖe wo nɔewo ŋu akpa le agble me? | Ne wodo numiemiewo ɖe wo nɔewo gbɔ akpa Numiemiewo aʋli ho ɖe ɣe ƒe keklẽ ŋu. Nunyiame siwo le anyigba kple tsi me nana bli ƒe aŋgbawo nɔa tsɛ eye wogbɔdzɔna eye wodzena bɔbɔe. eye wòhea bli ƒe ƒuƒu sue ŋutɔ alo ƒuƒlu vɛ |
Why do my young cocoa seedlings wither and die when I cut down all the large trees on my land? | Young cocoa plants are sensitive to direct, intense sunlight and high heat. Leaving or planting shade trees like plantains or leguminous trees keeps the air cool and protects young cocoa leaves from burning while they establish roots. | Shade & Tree Management | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Nukatae nye kokooti fẽwo yrɔ heku esi metso ati gã siwo katã le nye anyigba dzi? | Kokooti fẽwo te ŋu sea ɣe ƒe keklẽ tẽ kple dzoxɔxɔ si nu sẽ. Vɔvɔlitiwo abe plantains alo legumes ene gblẽ ɖi alo wo dodo. Ekpena ɖe ame ŋu be ya fa miamiamia eye wòxea mɔ na kokoo ƒe aŋgba fẽwo be woagafiã esime wole ke wɔm o. |
Why do weeds grow faster than my crops even after I put fertilizer on the field? | Weeds are wild, tough plants that absorb water and fertilizer nutrients much faster than cultivated crops. Clearing weeds early in the season ensures your crops get to consume the fertilizer before weeds steal it. | Weed Control | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Nukatae gbewo tsina kabakaba wu nye agblemenukuwo togbɔ be medea ami agblewo hã? | Gbewo nye gbeme numiemie sesẽwo eye woxɔa tsi kple ami ƒe nunyiamewo kabakaba wu numiemie siwo wode agble ɖo. Gbewo wuwu le ɣeyiɣia ƒe gɔmedzedze nana wò agblemenukuwo te ŋu zãa amia hafi gbeawo finɛ. |
Why are insects eating up my harvested maize inside sealed storage bags? | Insects or their invisible eggs were likely already on the maize before bagging, or the grain had too much moisture inside. Drying your maize thoroughly in the sun until it crackles and using airtight PICS bags suffocates any remaining pests. | Post-Harvest Storage | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Nukatae nudzodzoewo le nye bli si meŋe la ɖum le nudzraɖoƒekotoku siwo wotu nu ɖo me? | Nudzodzoe alo azi siwo womekpɔna o ate ŋu anɔ blia me hafi woatsɔe ade kotoku me. alo nukuawo ƒe tsi sɔ gbɔ akpa Tsɔ bli la ƒu gbe le ŋdɔ me vaseɖe esime wòagbã. Eye PICS vacuum bag zazã ana nudzodzoevi ɖesiaɖe si susɔ la nagbɔdzɔ. |
Is it better for my tomato crops if I water them early in the morning or during the hot afternoon? | Watering early in the morning is best because the soil absorbs the moisture before the midday heat. Watering in the afternoon causes water to evaporate rapidly before reaching roots and can burn warm leaves. | Water Management | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Ðe wònyo na nye tomatos numiemiewo ne mede tsi wo le ŋdi me loo alo le ŋdɔ si me dzoxɔxɔ le mea? | Tsidede ŋdi me nyo wu elabena anyigba la axɔ tsi hafi ŋdɔ me dzoxɔxɔa naɖo. Tsidede le ŋdɔ me nana tsi ƒuna kabakaba hafi ɖoa kewo gbɔ eye ate ŋu atɔ dzo aŋgba siwo xɔ dzo. |
Why is it bad for my soil if I plant maize on the exact same spot year after year? | Planting the same crop continuously drains the exact same nutrients every season and allows specific soil pests to build up. Rotating maize with beans or groundnuts restores soil fertility naturally and breaks pest life cycles. | Crop Rotation | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Nukatae nye anyigba gblẽna ne medo bli ɖe teƒe ɖeka ƒe sia ƒe? | Numiemie ɖeka mawo ke tsitsi atraɖii naa nunyiame ɖeka mawo ke tsina le ɣeyiɣi ɖesiaɖe me. eye wòkpena ɖe anyigba me nudzodzoevi aɖewo ŋu be woaƒo ƒu. Bli ƒe tɔtrɔ kple gbe alo atikutsetse nana anyigba ƒe dzɔdzɔme nu nyona ɖe edzi eye wògblẽa nudzodzoeviwo ƒe agbenɔnɔ me. |
How do I know the exact right time to harvest my groundnuts so they don't rot in the ground? | Groundnuts are ready when the leaves turn yellow and begin to dry up. You can pull up one plant to check—if the insides of the shells have dark brown markings and the nuts fill out the shell completely, it is time to harvest. | Harvesting Timing | You will be able to get some to buy, as I told you, that this interview has been going on for a little while because '24 is coming to an end, and since the UTV that is operating is doing an interview, you entered the 2021 season and wanted to plant some seeds, yet you are still running a YouTube page. | wobɛtumi anya bi atɔ sɛdeɛn ka kyerɛ wo no sɛ interview wei akɔ akɔyɛ afebɔɔ kakra esiane sɛ 24 ɛkɔ n'awieeɛ no na utv a ɛkɔ dwuma deɛ ɛyɛ interview nti wo wura 2021 season no mu na wopɛ seedni bi adua still wokɔyɛ youtube page | znxVf5TuXyg_020.wav | Aleke mawɔ anya ɣeyiɣi nyuitɔ si me woaŋe atikutsetsewo? Be gbeawo nagagblẽ le anyigba me o | Akɔɖuwo sɔ gbe ne aŋgbawo trɔ zu ɣie eye wodze ƒuƒu gɔme. Àte ŋu ahe numiemiea ayi dzi alé ŋku ɖe eŋu. Ne lãgbalẽgoloa ƒe akpa si ƒe amadede nye aŋutiɖiɖi vivi eye nukuawo yɔ fũ la, ke ɣeyiɣia de be woaŋe. |
Why do some groundnut plants produce large seeds while others produce small seeds on the same farm? | Different groundnut varieties carry different traits. Plant breeders intentionally develop some varieties to produce larger seeds for snacking and direct eating, while smaller-seeded varieties are often developed for oil extraction. | Variety Selection and Market Needs | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Nukatae atikutsetse aɖewo tsea nuku gãwo? esime le esia ta lã ƒomevi aɖewo tsea nuku suewo le agble ɖeka dzi. | Nɔnɔme vovovowo le atikutsetse ƒomevi ɖesiaɖe si. Numiemie nyilawo ɖoe be yewoato numiemie ƒomevi aɖewo vɛ be woatsɔ awɔ nuku gãwo hena numeɖenuwo ɖuɖu kple nuɖuɖu tẽ. esime wotoa nuku ƒomevi suewo vɛ zi geɖe hena amiɖeɖe. |
How do I choose the best groundnut variety if I want to sell to traders who make groundnut paste or oil? | Different buyers look for different qualities. Varieties rich in oil are best for processors, while high-yield, sweet varieties are preferred for roasted snacks. Extension officers and plant breeders work with processors to recommend specific varieties that meet these exact market demands. | Variety Selection and Market Needs | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Aleke mawɔ atia atikutsetse ƒomevi nyuitɔ kekeake? Be woadzrae na asitsala siwo wɔa atikutsetse alo ami si wotu | Nuƒlela vovovowo dia nɔnɔme vovovowo. Ami ƒomevi siwo me ami sɔ gbɔ ɖo la sɔ nyuie wu na nusiwo wotsɔ wɔa dɔe. esime wozãa ƒomevi vivi siwo tsea ku zi geɖe le numeɖenu siwo wotɔ dzoe me. Extension dɔwɔlawo kple numiemie nyilawo wɔa dɔ kple numiemiewo dzralawo tsɔ kafua numiemie ƒomevi aɖewo koŋ siwo akpɔ asitsalawo ƒe ... |
Why should I buy newly developed groundnut seeds instead of planting the seeds I saved from last year's harvest? | Saved seeds can lose their purity and vigor over time, leading to lower yields and disease susceptibility. Newly developed seeds are carefully selected by plant breeders to offer higher yields, better disease resistance, and improved market quality. | Variety Selection and Market Needs | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Nukatae wòle be maƒle atikutsetse yeye siwo wodo tsɔ wu be mado nuku siwo medzra ɖo tso ƒe si va yi ƒe nuŋeŋe me? | Nuku siwo wodzra ɖo ate ŋu abu woƒe dzadzɛnyenye kple ŋusẽ le ɣeyiɣi aɖe megbe. Esia wɔnɛ be nukuwo ƒe ŋeŋe dzi ɖena kpɔtɔna eye dɔlélewo xɔxɔ bɔbɔe. Numiemie nyilawoe tia nuku yeye siwo wodo la nyuie. be woate ŋu awɔ nuku geɖe wu Dɔlélewo nutsitsi nyuie wu eye asitsatsa ƒe nyonyome nanyo ɖe edzi |
Why do market traders offer lower prices for certain types of groundnuts even when they are fresh? | Traders favor seed varieties that match consumer preferences, such as uniform size, easy shelling, or specific seed coat colors. Growing seed varieties developed in consultation with market sellers helps ensure your harvest meets market demands and gets a better price. | Variety Selection and Market Needs | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Nukatae asitsalawo tsɔa atikutsetse ƒomevi aɖewo ƒe asi bɔbɔ wu nenye be atikutsetse yeyewoe wonye gɔ̃ hã? | Zi geɖe la, asitsalawo lɔ̃a nuku ƒomevi siwo kpɔa nuƒlelawo ƒe nuhiahiãwo gbɔ, abe woƒe lolome ɖeka kple wo ɖeɖe bɔbɔe ene. alo nuku ƒe awudziwui ƒe amadede tɔxɛ Nuku siwo woto vɛ le nuƒoƒo kple asitsalawo ƒe nudzralawo dodo me kpɔa egbɔ be wò nuŋeŋe sɔ ɖe asitsalawo ƒe didi nu eye wòkpɔa asi si nyo wu. |
Why do my groundnut plants have plenty of green leaves above ground but very few pods under the soil? | Excessive leafy growth often happens when there is too much nitrogen in the soil or a lack of calcium. Groundnut plants need balanced nutrients so they can shift their energy from leaf growth to forming strong pegs that grow into the soil to yield healthy pods. | Crop Growth and Behavior | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Nukatae aŋgba dama geɖe le nye atikutsetseti si le anyigba tame? Gake aŋgba ʋɛ aɖewo koe le anyigba te. | Zi geɖe la, aŋgbawo ƒe tsitsi fũ akpa dzɔna ne nitrogen sɔ gbɔ ɖe anyigba me alo calcium mele eme o. Anyigbadzinumiemiewo hiã nunyiame siwo da sɔ ale be woate ŋu atrɔ ŋusẽ tso aŋgba siwo le tsitsim dzi ayi aŋgba sesẽ siwo tsina ɖe anyigba me be woawɔ aŋgba siwo le lãmesẽ me. |
Why do groundnut pods form underground instead of growing on the branches like beans or maize? | After groundnut flowers are pollinated above ground, the plant produces a growing stem called a peg. This peg grows downwards into the soil, where it develops into a pod underground to protect the seeds from heat, birds, and pests. | Crop Growth and Behavior | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Nukatae atikutsetse ƒe aŋgbawo dzɔna le anyigba te le esi teƒe be woatsi ɖe alɔwo abe gbe alo bli ene dzi? | Ne wotsɔ atikutsetse seƒoƒowo ƒo ɖi le anyigba dzi vɔ la Numiemiea tsea ke siwo woyɔna be pegs. Pin sia atsi age ɖe anyigba me. Emegbe etsina zua anyigba te aŋgbawo be wòakpɔ nukuawo ta tso dzoxɔxɔ, xeviwo kple nudzodzoeviwo si me. |
Why do some groundnut varieties survive when dry weather hits, while others dry up and die quickly? | Different varieties possess different natural traits. Plant breeders select drought-tolerant varieties that develop deeper roots or conserve water better, allowing them to withstand dry spells far better than standard varieties. | Crop Growth and Behavior | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Nukatae atikutsetse ƒomevi aɖewo nɔa agbe le kuɖiɖi me? Togbɔ be ƒomevi aɖewo ƒuna hekuna kabakaba hã. | Dzɔdzɔme nɔnɔme vovovowo le ƒomevi vovovowo si. Numiemie nyilawo tiaa ƒomevi siwo te ŋu nɔa te ɖe kuɖiɖi nu, siwo ƒe kewo de to wu alo wobi ɖe tsi takpɔkpɔ me. Esia wɔnɛ be wote ŋu nɔa te ɖe kuɖiɖi nu wu ƒomevi siwo wozãna ɖaa. |
Why do crop researchers come to our villages to ask farmers to test new seeds on our fields? | Breeding successful crops requires creative variations, but only farmers know the practical conditions of their local soil and climate. Researchers collaborate with farmers to see which experimental seeds perform best under real field conditions before releasing them widely. | Plant Breeding and Testing | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Nukatae agblemenukulawo le vavam le míaƒe kɔƒea me be yewoabia tso agbledelawo si be woado nuku yeyewo kpɔ le míaƒe agblewo me? | Numiemiewo ƒe vidzidzi dzidzedzetɔe bia be woato nu yeyewo vɛ. Gake agbledelawo koe nya woƒe nutoa me anyigba kple yame ƒe nɔnɔme ƒe nɔnɔme ŋutɔŋutɔwo. Numekulawo wɔa dɔ kple agbledelawo be woakpɔ nuku siwo wodo kpɔ siwo wɔa dɔ nyuie wu le xexeame ƒe nɔnɔme ŋutɔŋutɔwo me hafi aɖe wo ɖe go le teƒe geɖe. |
Why do some groundnut varieties rot easily in storage while others stay good for months? | Post-harvest durability depends on genetic traits such as shell thickness and natural resistance to mold. Breeders select varieties with tougher shells and lower moisture retention to reduce spoilage after harvest. | Harvesting and Post-Harvest Quality | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Nukatae atikutsetse ƒomevi aɖewo gblẽna bɔbɔe ne wodzra wo ɖo? Togbɔ be woate ŋu adzra ƒomevi aɖewo ɖo ɣleti geɖe hã? | Nusiwo nɔa anyi didina le nuŋeɣi megbe nɔ te ɖe domenyiŋusẽfianu ƒe nɔnɔmewo abe lãgbalẽ ƒe titrime ene dzi. kple dzɔdzɔme aŋɔ ƒe tsitretsitsi Vinyilawo tiaa ƒomevi siwo ƒe gowo sesẽ wu eye womete ŋu léa tsi ɖe te o. Be woaɖe gbegblẽ dzi akpɔtɔ le nuŋeɣi megbe |
How can I tell if a groundnut variety matures quickly so I can harvest before the rains stop? | Varieties are developed with specific maturity periods, usually ranging from 90 days for early-maturing types to 120 days for late-maturing ones. Checking seed descriptions or asking an extension officer helps you match the variety to your area's rainy season length. | Harvesting and Post-Harvest Quality | I am a plant breeder, and whenever we do this work, we collaborate with farmers and those who work with groundnuts, perhaps those who sell them and those who use them to make various food products; it requires us to have many creative variations, and we make a selection. | tete wo tia meyɛ plan breeder na ɛberɛ biara no yɛ adwuma no deɛ yɛyɛ no sɛ yɛ ne akuafoɔ ɛne ɔmo a ɔmo de nkate a ɛyɛ ɔmo adwuma ebia ɔmo a ɔmo tɔn ne ɔmo a ɔmo de ɛyɛ nnuane ahodoɔ ɛdi nsa wɔ soɔ ɛbisa yɛ creative variation bebree na y'aseleksi | gjGJKVT_FlY_005.wav | Aleke mawɔ anya ne nye atikutsetse ƒomeviwo le tsitsim kabakaba ale be mate ŋu aŋe wo hafi tsi natɔ? | Wotoa ƒomeviwo vɛ kple tsitsi ƒe ɣeyiɣi tɔxɛwo. Zi geɖe la, esia xɔa ŋkeke 90 na ƒomevi siwo tsi kaba va ɖo ŋkeke 120 na ƒomevi siwo tsi megbe. Ne èlé ŋku ɖe nukua ƒe numeɖeɖe ŋu alo nèbia kekeɖenudɔdzikpɔla aɖe la, akpe ɖe ŋuwò nàsɔ kple ƒomeviawo wòasɔ kple tsidzaɣi si le miaƒe nutoa me. |
Why are the lower leaves of my maize turning yellow while the top leaves are still green? | Yellowing lower leaves on maize usually means the crop is short on nitrogen, an important plant food. When nitrogen runs low in the soil, the plant moves what little it has left to the newer upper leaves to survive. | Soil and Crop Nutrition | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae bli ƒe aŋgba siwo le ete la zua ɣie gake aŋgba siwo le etame ya gakpɔtɔ nyea amadede dzẽ? | Zi geɖe la, aŋgba ɣi siwo le bli dzi fia be nitrogen, si nye numiemie ƒe nuɖuɖu vevi aɖe, mele numiemiea si o. Ne nitrogen sue aɖe koe susɔ ɖe anyigba me Numiemiea atsɔ nusi susɔ la ayi aŋgba yeye siwo le etame be wòatsi agbe. |
Why does my cassava produce huge, bushy leaves but very small tubers underground? | When soil has too much nitrogen or is overly rich in animal manure, the cassava plant spends all its energy growing leaves and stems on top instead of sending food down to build fat roots. | Soil and Crop Nutrition | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae nye cassava ƒe aŋgba gãwo le abe gbe ene gake woƒe aŋgbawo le sue ŋutɔ le anyigba te? | Ne nitrogen sɔ gbɔ ɖe anyigba me alo lãwo ƒe aɖuɖɔ sɔ gbɔ akpa. Cassava numiemiea zãa eƒe ŋusẽ katã tsɔ tsia aŋgbawo kple kewo ɖe etame. Le esi teƒe be woaɖo nuɖuɖu ɖe anyi be woawɔ ke siwo me ami le |
Why do my groundnut plants push their flowers into the dirt after they bloom? | Groundnuts naturally produce their pods underground. After the yellow flower on top is pollinated, the plant grows a small stem called a peg that burrows into the soil where the actual peanut grows. | Crop Behavior and Life Cycle | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae nye atikutsetse ƒe numiemie ƒoa eƒe seƒoƒowo ɖe anyigba me ne wose seƒoƒo vɔ? | Le dzɔdzɔme nu la, atikutsetsewo wɔa aŋgbawo le anyigba te. Ne wotsɔ seƒoƒo ɣi siwo le etame la ƒo aɖi vɔ la, ke sue aɖe nɔa numiemiea ŋu. Woyɔa esiawo be peg siwo woɖena ɖe anyigba si me atikutsetseawo tsina le la me. |
Why do the flowers on my tomato plants fall off without turning into tomatoes? | Tomato flowers often drop off when the heat becomes too intense or when the plant experiences sudden dry spells. The plant drops its flowers to save water and energy when stressed. | Crop Behavior and Life Cycle | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae seƒoƒo siwo le nye tomatos numiemiewo dzi la gena evɔ wometrɔna zua tomatos o? | Zi geɖe la, tomatos seƒoƒowo gena ne dzoxɔxɔa nu sẽ akpa alo ne numiemiea ƒu kpata. Numiemiewo tsɔa woƒe seƒoƒowo ƒua gbe be tsi kple ŋusẽ nanɔ wo ŋu ne nuteɖeamedzi le wo ŋu. |
Why are the leaves on my pepper plants curling up and looking crinkled? | Curled leaves on pepper plants are usually caused by tiny insects like thrips or aphids sucking the sap from under the leaf, or from a virus spread by those pests. | Crop Behavior and Life Cycle | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae nye atadi numiemiea ƒe aŋgbawo le ƒoƒom eye wodzena abe ɖe wole ƒoƒom ene? | Zi geɖe la, nudzodzoe suewo abe thrips alo aphids ene siwo noa tsi si le aŋgbawo te gbɔe aŋgba siwo woƒo ɖe atadi numiemiewo dzi la tsona. alo tso dɔlékui siwo nudzodzoevi mawo kaka gbɔ |
Why do my cocoa trees drop most of their small leaves during the dry hamattan season? | Cocoa trees drop leaves during dry weather as a survival tactic to reduce the amount of water escaping from the tree when the soil has very little moisture. | Crop Behavior and Life Cycle | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae nye kakao numiemie le aŋgba suesuesuewo ƒom? Harmattan ƒe kuɖiɣi koŋ. | Kakao-tiwo tsɔa woƒe aŋgbawo ƒua gbe le yame ƒe fafaɣi abe agbetsitsi ƒe mɔnu si woatsɔ aɖe tsi si sina le ati la me dzi akpɔtɔ ne anyigba me tsi ʋee ŋutɔ. |
Why do I need to plant plantain trees alongside my young cocoa seedlings? | Young cocoa plants burn easily under intense sunlight. Plantains grow fast and have large leaves that provide the necessary shade and keep the soil moist for young cocoa plants to survive. | Field Management and Planting | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae wòhiã be mado nukuwo ɖe kokoo ƒe nuku fẽwo xa? | Kakao-ti fẽwo dzona bɔbɔe le ɣe ƒe keklẽ sesẽ me. Plantainwo tsina kabakaba eye aŋgba gãwo le wo ŋu siwo naa vɔvɔli si hiã eye wònana anyigba xɔa dzo ale be kakao-ti fẽwo nate ŋu anɔ agbe. |
Why do I need to put wooden sticks for my yam vines to climb on? | Yam vines need to climb high so their leaves can capture maximum sunlight, which allows the plant to make enough food to send down to build larger tubers. | Field Management and Planting | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae mehiã ati si matsɔ ade mɔli ƒe weintsetse me hafi mate ŋu alie? | Ele be mɔli weintsetsewo nali kɔkɔ ale be woƒe aŋgbawo nate ŋu akpɔ ɣe ƒe keklẽ geɖe alesi woate ŋui. Esia wɔnɛ be numiemiea te ŋu wɔa nuɖuɖu si sɔ be wòaɖo ɖe anyi be wòawɔ bulb gãwo. |
Why do my maize cobs stay small when I plant seeds close together in the same hole? | Planted too closely, maize roots fight each other for limited soil nutrients and water, which leaves every plant weak and results in small cobs. | Field Management and Planting | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae bli ƒe aŋgbawo le sue nenema gbegbe ne wodo nukuawo ɖe wo nɔewo gbɔ le do ɖeka me? | wodoe wòte ɖe wo nɔewo ŋu akpa Bli ƒe kewo wɔa avu kple nunyiame siwo seɖoƒe li na le anyigba kple tsi me. Esia nana numiemiewo katã gbɔdzɔna eye wònana wokpɔa lãvi suewo. |
Why should I prune away some of the young suckers growing around my main plantain stem? | Allowing too many suckers to grow forces the mother plantain to share its food and water. Removing extra shoots ensures the main plant gets full energy to produce a large, heavy bunch. | Field Management and Planting | To those who are responsible, thank you for joining us on short notice. I wish you a happy New Year and declare this meeting open. | who are responsibility no by joining us short notice mema mo afihwa pa declare this meeting open | 8jU1u1_j4CA_006.wav | Nukatae matso atikutsetse fẽ ɖesiaɖe si le tsitsim ƒo xlãe? Nye akɔtaɖonu vevitɔ do. | Ne wogblẽ aŋgba geɖe ɖi la, azi vidadaa dzi be wòama nuɖuɖu kple tsi. Ne woɖe aŋgba siwo sɔ gbɔ la ɖa la, enaa ŋusẽ blibo nɔa numiemie vevitɔa ŋu be wòawɔ ƒuƒoƒo gã siwo kpekpe. |
Why are the lower leaves of my maize plants turning yellow while the top leaves stay green? | Yellowing of lower maize leaves usually signals a lack of nitrogen in the soil. Nitrogen helps plants make food; when it runs short, the plant moves what little it has to newer leaves at the top, leaving the old bottom leaves starving. | Nutrient & Soil Management | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae bli ƒe aŋgba siwo le ete la trɔna zua ɣie evɔ aŋgba siwo le etame ya nɔa amadede dzẽ me? | Zi geɖe la, bli ƒe aŋgba siwo le ete ƒe ɣie nyea dzesi be nitrogen mele anyigba me o. Nitrogen kpena ɖe numiemiea ŋu wòwɔa nuɖuɖu. Ne ele kpuie la, numiemiea ʋua eƒe akpa sue aɖe yia aŋgba yeye siwo le etame la gbɔ. Na dɔ nawu aŋgba xoxo siwo le ete. |
Why do my crop leaves dry up and burn when I place fertilizer directly at the base of the stem? | Placing concentrated fertilizer directly against the stem draws moisture out of the roots, causing chemical burn. Fertilizer should be placed in a small ring a few centimeters away from the stem so the roots absorb it safely. | Nutrient & Soil Management | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae nye numiemie ƒe aŋgbawo ƒuna eye wofiãna ne metsɔ ami de atikutsetsea ƒe gɔme tẽ? | Ne ètsɔ ami si me wode tsii la de keawo ŋu tẽ la, ana tsi nadzo le keawo ŋu. Ehea atikewo ƒe dzobibi vɛ. Ele be woatsɔ ami ade asigɛ suewo me. Sentimeta ʋɛ aɖewo tso atikpoa gbɔ. ale be keawo nate ŋu axɔe dedie |
Why do people recommend planting groundnuts or beans on the same land where I grow maize? | Groundnuts and beans belong to the legume family, which traps nitrogen gas from the air and stores it in the soil through their roots. This naturally enriches the soil with nutrients for heavy-feeding crops like maize. | Nutrient & Soil Management | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae amewo kafui be woade atikutsetse alo gbewo le anyigba ma ke si dzi medea bli ɖo la dzi? | Akɔɖu kple gbe nye mɔli siwo léa nitrogen gas tso yame eye wodzranɛ ɖo ɖe anyigba me to woƒe kewo me. Esia naa nunyiame siwo woatsɔ awɔ nuku siwo wotsɔa nuɖuɖu kpekpewo abe bli ene la nyona ɖe anyigba la dzi le dzɔdzɔme nu. |
Why should I cut away some of the young suckers growing around my main plantain tree? | Too many suckers compete with the main plantain tree for soil nutrients, light, and water. Removing extra suckers leaves only one or two strong stems, which results in much larger plantain bunches. | Crop Growth & Pruning | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae matso aŋgba fẽ siwo le tsitsim ƒo xlã nye plantain vevitɔ? | Aŋgba geɖe akpa ʋlia ho kple nuku vevitɔ le nunyiame siwo le anyigba, kekeli, kple tsi me ta. Ne woɖe aŋgba siwo sɔ gbɔ wu la ɖa la, ke ɖeka alo eve siwo le lãmesẽ me koe ana. Esia wɔnɛ be plantain-awo lolona wu sã. |
Why do I need to put tall sticks next to my yam mounds for the vines to climb? | Yam vines need to climb high so their leaves can spread out and catch direct sunlight. Good sunlight exposure helps the leaves manufacture the energy needed to grow large tubers underground. | Crop Growth & Pruning | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae wòle be matsɔ alɔ kɔkɔ aɖe aɖo egbɔ? Ƒo mɔli viviwo nu ƒu be weinkawo nalia? | Ele be mɔli weintsetsewo nali kɔkɔ ale be aŋgbawo nakaka eye ɣe ƒe keklẽ nadze wo ŋu tẽ. Ɣe ƒe keklẽ nyuie kpena ɖe aŋgbawo ŋu be woakpɔ ŋusẽ si hiã be woatsɔ atsi bulb gãwo le anyigba te. |
Why are the leaves on my pepper plants curling upwards and looking twisted? | Leaf curling in peppers is usually caused by tiny sucking insects like aphids or mites, or a virus spread by these insects. They feed on leaf sap, causing young leaves to deform and twist as they expand. | Pests & Disease Signs | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae nye atadi-ti ƒe aŋgbawo le ƒoƒom eye wole dzedzem be wotro? | Zi geɖe la, nudzodzoe sue siwo noa nu abe ʋetsuviwo alo ʋetsuviwo ene gbɔe aŋgbawo ƒe ƒoƒo ɖe atadi me tsona. alo dɔlékui siwo nudzodzoe siawo kakana Woɖua aŋgba ƒe tsi. Esia wɔnɛ be aŋgba fẽwo trɔna eye wotrona ne wole kekem ɖe enu. |
Why are my young cocoa leaves turning brown and drying up during the hot season? | Young cocoa trees are very sensitive to direct sunlight and high heat, which scorch their tender leaves. Providing shade from shade trees or shade plants like plantains protects them until they mature. | Pests & Disease Signs | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae nye kokoo aŋgba fẽwo trɔna zua blɔ eye woƒuna le dzomeŋɔli? | Kokooti fẽwo te ŋu sea ɣe ƒe keklẽ tẽ kple dzoxɔxɔ si nu sẽ. Esia ana aŋgba fẽawo nafiã. Vɔvɔli si tso vɔvɔlitiwo alo vɔvɔli numiemiewo abe plantains ene akpe ɖe wo ŋu woakpɔ numiemie siawo ta vaseɖe esime numiemieawo natsi. |
Why do my tomato flowers fall off without producing any tomatoes? | Tomato plants drop flowers when temperatures get too high or when water availability changes suddenly. Heat stress disrupts pollination, causing the plant to shed unpollinated flowers to conserve energy. | Flower & Fruit Development | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae nye tomatos seƒoƒowo gena tomatos aɖeke metsina o? | Tomatos numiemiewo sea seƒoƒo ne yame ƒe dzoxɔxɔ nu sẽ akpa alo ne tsi ƒe amesinɔnɔ trɔ kpata. Dzoxɔxɔ ƒe nuteɖeamedzi doa kplamatse pollination. Na atiwo naɖe seƒoƒo siwo me aɖi mele o ɖa be ŋusẽ nanɔ wo ŋu. |
Why is it risky for me to sow my maize seeds immediately after the very first rain of the year? | The first rain of the year is often followed by a long dry spell before the main rainy season settles. Sowing early causes seeds to germinate, only to dry up and die when the moisture quickly disappears. | Field Preparation & Weather Reaction | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae afɔku le eme be woaƒã blikuwo le ƒea ƒe tsidzadza gbãtɔ megbe teti? | Zi geɖe la, tsidzadza gbãtɔ kplɔa kuɖiɣi didi aɖe ɖo hafi tsidzaɣi vevitɔ va ɖona. Nuwo ƒaƒã kaba ade dzi ƒo na nukuawo be woamie. Gake eƒuna eye wòkunana ne tsi si le eme la nu yi kaba. |
Why do my cassava roots rot under the ground when heavy rains flood my farm? | Cassava roots need air in the soil to breathe and stay healthy. When water sits on the field without draining, roots suffocate and become vulnerable to fungal rots that destroy the crop. | Field Preparation & Weather Reaction | UTV viewers, this is where we bring our work to an end for today. | utv ahwɛfoɔ ɛnɛ aha na yɛde a yɛkɔ adwumadie no yɛsi na mmom ɛba ɛpo kɔ | IgXzpxIFx9c_075.wav | Nukatae nye cassava kewo gblẽna le anyigba te ne tsidzadza gã aɖe yɔ nye agblea me? | Cassava kewo hiã ya si le anyigba me hafi woate ŋu agbɔ ya eye woanɔ lãmesẽ me. Ne tsi le agblea dzi tsi aɖeke mele eme o Keawo agbɔdzɔ eye woate ŋu anɔ afɔku me be lãvi siwo le gbegblẽm si gblẽa nukua dome. |
How do I know which direction is the top when I am planting cassava stems in the ground? | Look at the small buds or nodes along the cassava stem where the old leaves used to grow. These buds should always point upwards toward the sky so the plant can sprout leaves easily out of the soil. | Planting Techniques & Spacing | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Aleke mawɔ anya mɔ si dzi wodo cassava-tiawo ɖo? | Kpɔ aŋgba sueawo alo aŋgba sueawo ɖa. Le cassava ƒe aŋgba si le nuto si me aŋgba xoxowo tsina le tsã la to. Ele be aŋgba siawo nafia dziƒo ɣesiaɣi ale be numiemiea nate ŋu ami aŋgbawo tso anyigba me bɔbɔe. |
Why do my crops grow tall and thin with very tiny food when I plant them too close together? | Crops need light, water, and food from the soil to grow strong. When planted too close, they fight each other for sunlight, stretching tall and weak while starving for nutrients. | Planting Techniques & Spacing | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Nukatae nye agblemenukuwo tsina henɔa ƒuƒuie ne nuɖuɖu ʋɛ aɖewo koe mele eme o? Esi wònye be medo numiemie siwo te ɖe wo nɔewo ŋu akpa ta la | Numiemiewo hiã kekeli, tsi, kple nunyiame siwo tso anyigba me hafi woate ŋu atsi le lãmesẽ me. Ne wodoe wògogo akpa la Woaʋli ho ɖe ɣe ƒe keklẽ ŋu. Wokekee wòkɔ eye wògbɔdzɔ esime nunyiame ƒe dɔ nɔ ewum. |
Why do farmers build high mounds of earth before planting yam tubers? | Yam tubers need loose, soft soil to expand and grow big underneath the ground. Mounds keep the soil loose and prevent excess water from standing around the roots, which would cause the yam to rot. | Planting Techniques & Spacing | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Nukatae agbledelawo tua ɖiƒoƒo kɔkɔwo hafi doa mɔli vivi? | Mɔli ƒe aŋgbawo hiã anyigba falɛfalɛ si me mekɔ o hafi woate ŋu akeke ahatsi lolo le anyigba te. Togbɛwo kpena ɖe anyigbaa ŋu wòɖea asi le eŋu eye tsi si sɔ gbɔ la megaƒoa ƒu ɖe keawo ŋu o. Esia ana mɔli viviawo nagblẽ. |
Why does my land produce less harvest if I plant maize on the exact same spot every single year? | Maize feeds heavily on specific soil nutrients every season. Planting the same crop continuously drains those nutrients completely. Rotating maize with crops like beans or groundnuts helps put natural food back into the soil. | Soil & Nutrient Management | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Nukatae nye anyigba la tsea nu sue aɖe ne medo bli le teƒe ɖeka ƒe sia ƒe? | Bli ɖua anyigba me nunyiame tɔxɛ gbogbo aɖewo le ɣeyiɣi ɖesiaɖe me. Numiemie ɖeka ma ke tsitsi atraɖii aɖe nunyiame mawo vɔ keŋkeŋ. Bli ƒe tɔtrɔ kple nukuwo abe gbe alo atikutsetse ene Kpena ɖe dzɔdzɔmenuɖuɖu ŋu wòtrɔna yia anyigba me. |
Why do my crop leaves burn and dry up when I put fertilizer directly touching the stems? | Chemical fertilizer contains concentrated salts. Placing it directly against the stem burns the plant tissue and sucks water away from the roots, so it should always be buried a few inches away from the stem. | Soil & Nutrient Management | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Nukatae nye numiemie ƒe aŋgbawo fiãna eye woƒuna ne metsɔ ami de eƒe ke ŋu tẽ? | Dze sɔ gbɔ ɖe atikewo ƒe amiwo me. Ne wotsɔe da ɖe kea dzi tẽ la, atɔ dzo numiemiea ƒe lãkusi eye wòano tsi tso keawo me. Eyata ɖi wo ɣesiaɣi abe sentimeta 2-3 ene tso kea gbɔ. |
Why do my cocoa pods turn black and rot during the heavy rain season? | Heavy rain creates high humidity that allows a fungus called Black Pod disease to grow and spread fast. Clearing farm weeds and pruning excess tree branches allows sunlight in to dry the pods and protect them. | Pests & Crop Health | And now I want my inheritance. I don't know my father, okay? My father is in the Asante region, indeed. So when there was a death there, they said that in the country where I was born, they took me to the city. I went to live there and life was not going well; my family and I were struggling, and then I returned as an ... | yi na afei na mepɛ agyapadeɛ mennim me papa okay me papa na ɔwɔ asante region kɔkɔɔ okay enti owu wɔ hɔ no ɛna ɔmo sɛ adeɛ a costri mu yɛwoo me hɔ na yɛde me kɔɔ siri mu mekɔtena hɔ ara na brɛboɔ no nkɔ yie me ne me mmɔre no yɛ brɛ ɛna mesan ba asanteni afei na wanya mfeɛ sɛn because deɛ | TQQ8_jJ3xz4_044.wav | Nukatae kokoo ƒe aŋgbawo trɔna yia hegblẽna le tsidzaɣi? | Tsidzadza gã nana ya fa miamiamia ŋutɔ, si wɔnɛ be lãvi aɖe si woyɔna be black pod disease tsina hekakana kabakaba. Gbewo ɖeɖe le agblea me kple alɔ siwo sɔ gbɔ la ɖeɖe nana ɣe ƒe keklẽ nana be aŋgbaawo ƒuna eye wòkpɔa wo ta. |
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Ghana Farmer Q&A -- English / Ewe
151,427 parallel English-Ewe question-answer pairs on Ghanaian smallholder farming, grounded in 15,174 recorded interviews with Ghanaian farmers.
This is the Ewe edition of
ghananlpcommunity/ghana-farmer-qa:
the same farmer-grounded Q&A pairs, with each question and answer aligned to a
Ewe translation. Every row holds the English and the Ewe side by side, plus
the interview passage the pair came from.
Where the content comes from
- Field recordings. Ghanaian farmers were recorded discussing their practice
in Twi -- cocoa spacing, pest pressure, soil fertility, harvest and pricing.
These were transcribed and translated into English, published as
ghananlpcommunity/twi-english-agric. - Question generation. For each of the 15,174 interview passages, a model (Gemini 3.6 Flash) was asked to write ~10 standalone questions a farmer might put to an extension officer about the practices described in that passage, plus an explanatory answer for each. Each question had to stand on its own -- no follow-ups, no references to "the text above" -- so the pairs are usable outside their original context.
- Flattening. One row per Q&A pair, carrying its source passage forward.
- Translation. The English question and answer were machine-translated into
Ewe (Google Translate,
ee), with each output checked as non-empty and distinct from its source and retried on failure. Rows with untranslated residue were dropped, leaving 151,427 of 151,469.
Columns
| column | description |
|---|---|
question |
Farming question in the first person, English |
answer |
Explanatory answer, English |
category |
Topic label chosen by the model, e.g. "Pest & Disease Control" |
source_text |
The interview passage this pair was generated from, in English |
original_twi |
The original Twi transcription of that passage |
file_name |
Source audio file identifier |
question_ee |
question in Ewe |
answer_ee |
answer in Ewe |
Common topics include pest and disease control, soil and nutrient management, planting and spacing, crop growth and behaviour, root and tuber crops, and vegetable farming.
What it's useful for
Ewe is a low-resource language with little parallel text available, and almost none in a practical domain like agriculture. That makes this useful for:
- Training and evaluating English<->Ewe translation, especially in-domain agricultural and advisory language that general corpora don't cover.
- Building Ewe-language farmer advisory tools -- chat assistants, IVR and voice systems, extension material -- where the question register matters as much as the content.
- Multilingual QA: the same 151,427 questions exist in English, Ewe, Ga and Twi, so you can compare model behaviour across languages on identical content.
- Terminology mining for agricultural vocabulary in Ewe -- crop names, pests, practices -- which is thin in existing resources.
- A post-editing base. Machine translation gets you coverage cheaply; human review of this text is the fastest route to a gold-standard Ewe corpus. The English source sits in the same row to make review straightforward.
Limitations
- The Ewe text is unreviewed machine translation. Google Translate support for Ewe is recent and uneven, so expect errors, and treat the Ewe side as a starting point rather than a reference. English was translated via a Thai pivot, which adds its own loss of fidelity.
- The English answers are model-written and not expert-reviewed. They are grounded in farmer interviews, but no agronomist verified them. Do not deploy as extension advice without review.
categoryis free text, with ~24,000 near-duplicate variants. Cluster or remap before using it as a label.- Interview coverage shapes topic coverage -- this is not a balanced survey of Ghanaian agriculture.
License
CC BY-NC 4.0, inherited from the source dataset
ghananlpcommunity/twi-english-agric.
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